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  • Monte Brown avatar

    The Rich Poor Church (Smyrna) Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
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    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. As we continue the message “The Rich Poor Church” I want to remind you that the city

    Introduction As we continue the message “The Rich Poor Church” I want to remind you that the city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that resembled a crown. It was also called “The Flower of Asia.” When the city chose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Study On Revelation 2 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 3, 2012
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    A very easy-to-understand teaching on Revelation 2.

    In my very first position as a Senior Pastor, I quickly became aware of the major problem found in churches today. About three months into the job, I preached about the Rapture. I made sure it was not the old "hellfire & brimstone" type of message, and I even added some levity to a few parts, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Smyrna, Mail Call Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 24, 2012
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    One of seven sermons on the churches of Asia Minor to encourage believers.

    Smyrna, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 3,742 views

    Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

    The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    How Does God See Me?

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010
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    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, and thoughts. Look at what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 Go

    Ask yourself… How does God see me? Not how my family does, nor my friends, nor the pastor… but God. What does He think of my actions, words, decisions, feelings, & thoughts. Notice what God says to the 7 churches… REV. 2:2, 9, 13, 19; 3:1, 8, 15 God will find you in one of these progressive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mail Call - Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012
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    A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches of Revelation.

    February 26, 2012 Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna Have you ever felt that life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths; or children who don’t do what is right. I’m talking about a time when you stood up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eschatological Worship {part 4}

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012
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    Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

    ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Beat Up Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 5,512 views

    The Church at Smyrna is a church which received no criticism from the Lord but much abuse from both the culture and the "congregation" (those who ’say’ they are Jews)

    The Unveiling The “Beat Up” or “Bloodied” Church Revelation 2:8-11 * From my observation we live in an increasingly violent culture. Hardly a day passes when we don’t hear of someone being killed or attacked. An honest look at our entertainment would indicate that America has bought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    La Iglesia De Esmirna Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on May 10, 2011
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     | 19,607 views

    La Iglesia de Esmirna

    UNA EXORTACION GENERAL A TODOS LOS QUE OYEN (Apocalipsis 2:7a) El que tiene oído, oiga lo que el Espíritu dice a las iglesias: Cada uno de las 7 cartas aplica a todas las iglesias. Necesitamos oír lo que Espíritu dice a las iglesias – no solo a una iglesia. Estas cartas, cada una de ellas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,726 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Josue Martinez avatar

    Esmirna: La Iglisia Atribulada Series

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Dec 28, 2019
     | 2,644 views

    En este mundo tendremos aflicciones, las iglesias locales pasan por tiempos de pruebas muy especiales, en medio de ellas, es patente la presencia y fuerza que Jesucristo provee

    ESMIRNA: IGLESIA DESTINADA A LAS TRIBULACIONES Ap. 2:8-11 Policarpo era el pastor de la iglesia de Esmirna, los hermanos de la iglesia fueron perseguidos por el imperio romano porque ellos no participaban de las fiestas ofrecidas a sus dioses y el culto al cesar. “Han dado la orden de ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020
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     | 4,607 views

    The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

    Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Crowns Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
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     | 5,601 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES IN REVELATION. SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT FAITHFUL CHURCH IN THE FACE OF OVERWEALMING PERSECUTION.

    THE CHURCH CHRIST CROWNS 1 REVELATION 2:8-11 MAY 12, 2019 TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE SECOND OF A SERIES OF SEVEN LETTERS THAT GOD DICTATES TO JOHN IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION. WE RECENTLY COMPLETED A STUDY FROM REVELATION CONCERNING THE EVENTS THAT OCCUR AFTER THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH, THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 5 - Smyrna: The Church Rich In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2020
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    Smyrna was a poor church, brutally persecuted, but Rich In Christ. What was Christ's word to them?

    Smyrna: The Church Rich in Christ Watch this message at https://youtu.be/J2xJJ2xzEKQ www.gracecommunity.com What do you say to somebody who is suffering? How do you counsel people who are going through great times of sorrow and tribulation? We’ve been party to suffering in our country lately. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2020
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     | 4,460 views

    The Church of Smyrna was commended for its loyalty to Christ even though it cost many their lives. Would we be willing to give up our lives if Christ called us to do so - to be loyal to Him

    The Church at Smyrna. Rev 2:8-11 Last Sunday we looked at the first of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (also known as the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation) - the Church of Ephesus. Let me just recap for those of you who weren’t with us last week The book of Revelation was written ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican